Chief Medical Officer; CMO

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Job Location:

Corporate - Orleans, MA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $275000.00 - $300000.00

Salary, Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.

OCHS now cares for more than 20,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission.

As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures are the foundations of this model.

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve.

Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a member of the executive team who is committed to delivering excellent clinical services at Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) through high-quality leadership and management.

The CMO advises the CEO and Deputy CEO, and collaborates with other members of the executive team on OCHS' strategic vision for all of OCHS' clinical programs to achieve the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Quintuple Aim: 1. Cost reduction, 2. Patient Experience, 3. Team Wellness, 4. Equitable Care, and 5. Population Health.

The CMO represents OCHS and its mission to internal and external stakeholders and leads the organization in the areas of clinical staff leadership and management, clinical practice, quality initiatives, clinical risk and safety management, utilization review, strategically aligned growth & development of clinical programs, and the integration & innovation of all clinical service lines.

• The CMO has ultimate authority and responsibility for all clinical service areas at OCHS.
• The CMO is the most senior clinical voice of the organization and has final decision-making authority with regard to evidence-informed clinical practice, clinical protocols and policies.
• Models high-quality clinical leadership and management for all medical/clinical directors and staff at OCHS.
• Brings patient and clinician perspectives to all leadership and management teams to ensure those views and needs continue to align with the health center's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Develops the leadership and management skills of medical/clinical managers and directors through coaching and mentoring.
• Identifies professional growth opportunities for clinical staff, residents, interns, students and all other learners.
• Fosters a healthy, respectful, and productive culture and relationship with staff, both within the CMO's direct scope of supervision and across the organization.
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders on identified pain points, important trends and areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Builds and maintains psychological safety with staff and co-workers that encourages honest bi-directional feedback, which…